*Benjamin Hooker (1857-1932) Marine Engineer (The Times Feb 05, 1932; pg. 1; Issue 46049 and Jun 23, 1932; pg. 8; Issue 46167) as printers' engineers at 12 Pump Row, Old Street Road, St Luke's, later at Pear Tree Court, Farringdon Road, London EC. The limited liability company was formed to own it in 1900. Operations were moved to Black Horse Lane Walthamstow Essex in 1901.

There being insufficient business the Walthamstow site (for sale since 1921) was sold in early 1928 and the company was voluntarily wound up by its then shareholders at the end of the same year.